Blog
Your Culture, Your Story: How Your Background Shapes Your Approach to Therapy
Think about your favorite family recipe. It’s more than just a list of ingredients, right? It’s a story passed down through generations, full of specific flavors, secret techniques, and a whole lot of love. It’s a piece of your family’s unique culture. In many ways,...
Preparing Children for an Emergency
Here in Florida, preparing for hurricane season is crucial for families, especially those with young children. A well-thought-out plan can significantly reduce stress and ensure everyone's safety. One way to prepare for an emergency is to put together an emergency kit...
Understanding Christian Counseling in Marriage and Therapy Practice
In the realm of marriage and therapy, Christian counseling stands out as a unique and holistic approach that integrates psychological principles with spiritual guidance. This form of counseling is particularly beneficial for individuals and couples who seek to address...
Is It Working?
If you are new to therapy, you may be wondering how do therapists really work and what should I expect? You may also begin to wonder, “How will I know that therapy is working for me?”, “Will I just begin to feel better or will others notice a change in me?”, “Will the...
ADHD – Life with Checklists, Schedules, and Routines
If you repeat instructions to your school-aged child or adult family member day after day, then you are not alone. Finding yourself in the role of scheduler, time-keeper, and reminder/notifier can be frustrating or exhausting, especially when you have a more...
Should You See a Therapist or a Life Coach?
Mental health awareness has been rising steadily over the past several years. This is good for a number of reasons—help has become more accessible, there is less stigma associated with mental illness, and individuals feel less pressure to ‘suck it up’ and go without...
The Challenges of Military Marriage
Military service can pose a number of challenges for a marriage. These challenges can be both practical and emotional, and they can put a strain on even the strongest relationships. According to 2019 statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, approximately...
How Does Stress Impact Your Physical and Emotional Health?
The saying ‘stress kills’ was not something that Dr. Peter Attia (a Canadian-American physician who studies the science of longevity) initially believed in. But ever since Dr. Attia began his research into the endocrine system (the system responsible for making and...
Understanding Panic Attacks and Knowing What to Do
You’ve likely seen someone acting out a panic attack in a movie. They might fall to their knees or clutch at their chest. They might exclaim they can’t breathe or that they’re dying. For a theatrical representation of a panic attack, this isn’t too far off from the...
Welcome Home: When a Family Member Returns From Rehab
What does it mean when someone says that addiction is a family disease? Essentially it means that everyone in the family has been impacted by their loved one’s addiction. The family has: made excuses for them, endured abusive behavior, enabled them, or tried to force...
Making the Choice to go to Rehab (And what to expect when you get there)
If you struggle with an addiction, whether it’s to drugs, alcohol, or both, then you might have considered getting professional treatment in a rehabilitation facility. Success stories are plentiful, from celebrities to everyday men and women, sharing their struggles...
Understanding and Controlling Habits of Self-Sabotage
Have you ever bailed on a commitment to yourself? You make a pledge to lose weight, save money, or stop responding to texts from an ex, but every time you say you will, eventually you find yourself doing the opposite. What is Self-Sabotaging Behavior? This kind of...